GSA plans BPAs with green IT in mind

Several blanket purchase agreements for IT products also will push contractors to be more green.

CGI hires energy management expert for GSA account

CGI Federal Inc. has hired Billy Mays, a global energy management, sustainability and high-performance buildings expert, to help direct the government contractor’s GSA account.

Kundra describes vision of three huge federal data centers

In the future, federal data center consolidation could go much further and create three huge "digital Fort Knox" centers, Kundra said.

An oxymoron? Data center consolidation is expanding

Consolidation of data centers is growing, according to the 2010 Energy Efficient IT Report by CDW.

Green procurement resembles 1970s' NBA

Green procurement will see the same changes through the years as did the National Basketball Association's styles.

Consolidate IT infrastructure, save $1 trillion, CEOs say

The Technology CEO Council claims the federal government can save $1 trillion in 10 years by streamlining supply chains, consolidating data centers, automating paper processes and applying anti-fraud analytic tools.

Power IT Down Day: A major success, but could be bigger

Blogger Brian Robinson wonders if government PC users could double the ambitious goals set for Power IT Down Day in 2011.

Industry hopes fed computers go dark on Power IT Down Day

Given that the federal government accounts for around 1.5 percent of the total U.S. annual energy consumption, and is the largest single user, just a little savings could add up to a lot of green.

Lockheed is driving force behind new DOT traffic system

Lockheed will refine and validate the requirements and architecture of the Transportation Department’s planned new communications infrastructure that ultimately will permit safety and traffic systems to communicate.

Are you green enough to win a contract?

Collecting greenhouse gas emissions might become part of the procurement process.

Baroni leads Attain to new markets

Attain LLC has closed more than 20 contracts worth a total of more than $20 million as it focuses on the energy, cybersecurity and health care markets.

Agencies finding more uses for sensor technology

A Forrester Research analyst says green IT and other inititiaves will expand the use of sensors in federal activities.

Serco helps Navy swab hazardous materials

Serco Inc. will provide program management, information technology and third-party logistics support for the Navy’s hazardous materials management system under a 42-month contract that could be worth as much as $84 million.

4 hot markets, or just hype?

Editor Nick Wakeman explores four areas that are repeatedly being mentioned by companies as potential markets. Can they live up to expectations?

What's next for GSA?

Martha Johnson shares her thoughts on green IT, tapping the collective intelligence, collaboration among agencies and industry, and the state of telework.

The C-level goes green

The General Services Administration is looking for a c-level executive to oversee the development and execution of “greening strategies” for public buildings.

Study gauges interest in cloud computing, green IT

The survey found that one in three government IT professionals expect to implement a social networking initiative in the next 12 months, independent of any stimulus funds their agency may receive.

Virginia's new governor keeps focus on jobs and technology

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell promised to make job creation in the state “job No. 1,” during an address to some 450 Northern Virginia technology executives, educators, and state and local officials.

Serco gets green light to manage Atlanta traffic systems

Serco Inc. will provide a variety of management and maintenance services to the Georgia Department of Transportation under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $50 million.

SRA acquires environmental programs consulting firm

SRA International Inc. is acquiring Perrin Quarles Associates Inc., a privately held consulting firm that specializes in environmental program development and air quality and climate change implementation.